Community woodland & field
We have leased (10 yrs) a woodland from the Moray Council, this along with our existing grassed land is now a real a community asset. As an organisation we recognise that this land is unique in Elgin, it is close to the centre and a safe environment for all users.
Both sections of the land is available to groups to use. Please use the contact us for further details .
| Users of the land are Cedarwoods – Moray Council http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_2065.html (daycentre for adults with disabilities). Presently use the grassland for football and golf and run their annual summer event Moray Pathways (supports young people) https://moraypathways.co.uk/ Please see https://youtu.be/uOLcieo4ipg for a video of the land in use. They had a marque up for 4 months. Regular users of the land for their activity weeks Gamblers Anonymous – use classroom every week 00diary – GA Scotland Children First – run regular events on the land www.childrenfirst.org.uk Breastfeeding Support Moray – weekly meetings Breastfeeding Support Moray | Facebook Earth time – have run a number of events on the land for schools Earthtime | Nurture in Nature – Natural Activities Elgin Youth Cafe – use for numerous activities including outdoor cinema and foam party! Welcome | Elgin Youth Development Group (EYDG) (elginyouthcafe.org) Liberty Kids Nursery http://www.libertykids.co.uk/ . 3 days a week (0900 to 1430). 20 -30 kids. Jack & Jill Nursery – 1 day a week 20 -30 kids. New Elgin Community Plan – run community events on the land Out of the Darkness Theatre https://www.facebook.com/odtheatre/ . Use the land for practices and team building. Scout Group https://1stelginscoutgroup.co.uk/ , activities including weekly meetings camping and archery for 6 -14 ½ year olds. District and international Scouting groups – we have already had District and international Scouts camp and use the land Moray DofE http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_59179.html They have just relocated all their equipment into storage on the land and carry out activities on the site Greenwards Primary School – use the woods 3 times a week https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/my/Greenwards/ for children with sensory needs West End Primary School – adhoc user West End Primary School – Respect Integrity Curiosity (glowscotland.org.uk) Elgin High School – Used by Support for Learning ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL (google.com) New Elgin Primary School – Use once a week for support for learning New Elgin Primary School, Moray | Facebook 2nd Elgin Brownies – Girlguiding Moray | Facebook Elgin Guides – weekly meetings and use of land Girlguiding Moray – Guides Moray Quarriers – Carer Support Service – Carers – Quarriers – have run events on the land Moray Foster Carers – have held an outdoor event on the land Weir Blackbelt Academy https://www.weirblackbeltacademy.com/ During the Summer and Autumn they run 6 days a week over numerous sessions on the land with upto 30 pers taking part. They are returning when COVID and weather allows. Moray Brass Band – have used for outdoor practices (2) Moray Concert Brass | Facebook |